Environment

People are being warned not to go swimming while the levels of bacteria breach national safety guidelines.

Locals are "distraught" at the vandalism, saying most of the damaged trees "won't survive".

While the water is safe to drink, there is something "odd" about the fact that treatment plants are not able to remove the arsenic, scientist says.

The council needs to do more community engagement to increase uptake, a local board chair says.

Some people love the scenery, but others say the fluff is making their lives miserable.

The future of some core environmental projects hangs in the air as funding starts to dry up - including one described as a "community movement".

A WasteMINZ report has found that expanded polystyrene could meet the criteria for a contaminant under the Resource Management Act.

The deal reached in the final hours of COP29 has been criticised as a free pass for countries to slack off on efforts to reduce emissions at home.

The Beautification trust has become a key player in South Auckland's efforts to maintain clean and vibrant communities.

Last week, Joan Scarlet of Winton caught her 109th possum - her diary helps her keep count.

Shane Jones says the offshore oil and gas ban is "the worst political decision" he has ever been involved with.